NREL’s Quantum Dot Research Yields Greater Control Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed new designer quantum dot systems with greater control over beneficial properties for photo-electrochemical and photovoltaic solar applications. The scientists were able to chemically modify lead sulfide (PbS) quantum dot surfaces so that their ionization energy– the amount of energy needed to […] Read more
Next-gen solar cells could be improved by atomic-scale redesign Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar cells harness energy from the Sun and provide an alternative to non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels. However, they face challenges from costly manufacturing processes and poor efficiency — the amount of sunlight converted to useable energy. Light-absorbing materials called organic lead halide perovskites are used in a new type of solar cells that […] Read more
A Low-Cost Method for Solar-Thermal Conversion That’s Simpler and Greener Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The team’s method is outlined in a new paper, “Scalable, ‘Dip-and-dry’ Fabrication of a Wide-Angle Plasmonic Selective Absorber for High-efficiency Solar-thermal Energy Conversion. Researchers led by Yuan Yang, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Columbia Engineering, along with colleagues at the Department of Chemistry at Columbia University, and Stanford University have developed a […] Read more
Finance Ministry approves four proposals including that of AMP Solar India, entailing FDI of Rs.503 crore Updated On Sat, Sep 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy AMP Solar India Pvt Ltd alone will bring investment of Rs 500 crore. Besides, proposals of Aditya Birla Capital Ltd, Firstspace Development Management Pvt Ltd were also cleared by the department. The finance ministry said that it has cleared four proposals, including that of AMP Solar India, entailing foreign direct investment of Rs 503.40 crore […] Read more
Solar and Wind tariff will come down considerably in near future: Govt. Updated On Sat, Aug 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The department of renewable energy is quite confident that since majority of renewable items are taxed at five per cent GST, the wind and solar power tariff will go down considerably in near future” The solar and wind tariff will come down considerably in the near future, said a government official on Friday. “It will […] Read more
Chandigarh’s Solar Power Ambitions Hit Roadblock Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar projects of around 6 megawatt of the society, which is already struggling to meet the target of generating solar power set by central government, are hanging fire for want of mandatory NOC from the power department. UT electricity department’s stand not to issue no-objection certificates (NOC) for gross-meter solar power connections has put Chandigarh […] Read more
Mizoram to Set Up 20 Megawatt Solar Power Park Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 20 MW solar power park will be implemented by the state power and electricity department and Zoram Energy Development Agency (ZEDA). Mizoram’s Solar Power Project Approval Committee (SPPAC) has approved the proposal for setting up of a 20 MW solar park. The project will be implemented by the state power and electricity department and […] Read more
Gujarat Government to Kick Off Rooftop Solar Power Scheme Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar power scheme is aimed at combating the climate change issues and encouraging production of green energy. The state government of Gujarat has received over 15,000 applications under the rooftop solar power scheme which will be kicked off by chief minister Vijay Rupani at a function in Vadodara. About 300 students of class […] Read more
NISE conducting 3 Days Skill Development Program PVSYST & PVSOL Software with Cost Economic and Policies Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Graduate Engineers with basic knowledge of Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering, Solar Entrepreneurs; Scientists, Researchers, Engineering college faculty wishing to know about PVSYST & PVSOL” Software with Cost Economic and Policies can participate in this NISE’s skill development program. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous center of excellence of MNRE, is conducting […] Read more